Do I need a credit card for the free GitHub offer?

No. GitHub Copilot free for students does not ask for a credit card.

Is there a free GitHub offer for students?

Yes. GitHub Copilot free for students is aimed at students (GitHub Copilot free for students: student program, eligibility rules apply).

Free AI from GitHub

1 free offer from GitHub in the aifree.dev catalog, 1 verified: what is free, the catch, card rules and limits.

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aifree.dev tracks one student program offer from GitHub. It is verified by aifree.dev. It does not ask for a credit card. Aimed at students and developers.

Offers

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Tool	What's free	Key limits	Card required?	Status
GitHub Copilot free for students	Student program	Free while student status is active; GitHub reevaluates eligibility every month · Auto…	No card required	Verified · Oct 13, 2026

What's free from GitHub

GitHub Copilot free for students · Student program

Verified students get the Copilot Student plan at no cost while enrolled - code completions, chat, and agent features, with an allowance of GitHub AI Credits and auto model selection.

The catch: This is Copilot Student, not Pro: auto model selection only, no third-party agents, and a limited AI Credits allowance. Eligibility is re-checked monthly.

Free while student status is active; GitHub reevaluates eligibility every month
Auto model selection only; no manual choice of premium models
Allowance of GitHub AI Credits; third-party agents excluded

Eligibility

No credit card needed.
Needs an account sign-up.
Students verified via the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
Available worldwide.
Enrollment proof or school-issued email for pack verification.
GitHub account in good standing.

Recent changes

All changes

Oct 21, 2026 · Terms updated: GitHub Copilot free for students (Content updated from https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans (checked 2026-10-21).)
Oct 19, 2026 · Change detected: GitHub Copilot free for students (+25 -1 pricing sentences)
Oct 18, 2026 · Change detected: GitHub Copilot free for students (+25 -1 pricing sentences)
Oct 17, 2026 · Change detected: GitHub Copilot free for students (+25 -1 pricing sentences)
Oct 15, 2026 · Change detected: GitHub Copilot free for students (+26 -2 pricing sentences)

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GitHub FAQ

Do I need a credit card for the free GitHub offer?: No. GitHub Copilot free for students does not ask for a credit card.
Is there a free GitHub offer for students?: Yes. GitHub Copilot free for students is aimed at students (GitHub Copilot free for students: student program, eligibility rules apply).

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Frequently asked questions

What is aifree.dev?

aifree.dev helps everyone access AI through a curated directory of free AI tools, API credits, free tiers, and startup programs for coding, image, voice, video, and students - verified regularly.

How are offers presented?

Each offer includes its access details, free models when available, and expiration information when provided. Limited-time deals stay visible so they are easy to compare.

Do education and startup programs need verification?

Yes. Providers usually ask students to verify their status with a school email, student ID, or a program like the GitHub Student Pack, and ask startups to verify company details such as age, funding, or website. Check each offer’s claim page for the exact requirements.

What kinds of free AI offers are listed?

Free tiers and free trials from AI providers, free API credits, startup and student programs, and free tools for coding, image generation, voice, and video.

How can I suggest a tool or report a broken link?

Use the submit form: paste the offer page URL and a short note. A person checks every submission before anything is listed. Broken links and changed terms go through the same form.